Opinion

Vaccination is one of the most powerful tools that we have, to not only reduce the spread of COVID but also reduce the morbidity and mortality of this viral infection.

The hegemony of Brahmins in the UP politics was challenged when OBCs started asserting themselves politically.

Some party leaders feel Ashok Gehlot is overplaying his cards and indulging in delaying tactics. The time period between now till August 15 is being closely watched.

The Tricolour is flying high in Kashmir. It shows the integration process is on and the design and aim of Pakistan-sponsored proxy war have been largely neutralised.

We were in a free fall, free fall of emotions, fear, desperation and helplessness. However, a decision was to be made and there was very little time to do that.

Mamata is likely to use the sport and Khela Hobe as a weapon, like PM Modi did in 2014 with Chai Pe Charcha.

Both Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, who have had historical connections with Afghanistan, including with Taliban, have maintained a relative distance from the Doha negotiations.

Uniform Civil Code is a systemic solution against discrimination by enforcing reforms within Hindu, Muslim, Christian and Parsi communities. It is a secular step.

However, women’s education and age tend to safeguard against the negative impact of violence on children’s health.

The whole process of vaccination is so technology-driven that women are left behind because their access to a smartphone and information is very limited.

Bang Bang Chicken may sound like something created on a Mumbai street or in a ‘Chindian’ Restaurant, but it is a traditional Sichuan street food dish from China.

One of the biggest challenges for the NDA government will be to push deep economic reforms when many Opposition-ruled states are determined to oppose them.

India was divided in 1947 on the grounds of religion; 35% of erstwhile Bharat was wrenched away to create a separate land for Muslims as Hindustan and Pakistan came into being.

The tell-tale signs of the roof collapsing are palpable. It wasn’t like this when the last Soviet troops exited Afghanistan in early 1989.

This is proof that approval of vaccines or lack thereof is purely political. India must now push for approval of Covaxin by international health organisations.

Many of us were fearful that India might become a digital colony with Walmarts, Amazons, Chinese apps taking over. But with Jio, India will stand tall in the digital world.